Lindon, Utah
| Lindon, Utah | |
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The Wasatch mountain range north of Lindon.
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 Location in Utah County and the state of Utah |
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| Coordinates: 40°20′19″N 111°42′58″W / 40.33861°N 111.71611°WCoordinates: 40°20′19″N 111°42′58″W / 40.33861°N 111.71611°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Utah |
| Settled | 1850 |
| Incorporated | March 5, 1924 |
| Named for | Linden tree |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.6 sq mi (22.2 km2) |
| • Land | 8.4 sq mi (21.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,642 ft (1,415 m) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 10,442 |
| • Density | 1,198.8/sq mi (462.8/km2) |
| Time zone | Mountain (MST) (UTC-7) |
| • Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC-6) |
| ZIP code | 84042 |
| Area code(s) | 801 |
| FIPS code | 49-45090 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1442630 |
| Website | www.lindoncity.org |
Lindon is a city in Utah County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Provo–Orem, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 10,070 at the 2010 census. In July 2014 it was estimated to be closer to 10,723 by the US Census Bureau.
The western sculptor Grant Speed resided in Lindon.
Lindon has an abundant cultural and historical background. Originally settled in 1861, Lindon began as pioneers moved into what was then the Lindon grazing land. The town was originally named "String Town" because of the way the houses were strung up and down the street between the towns of Orem and Pleasant Grove. An old linden tree (Tilia) growing in town in 1901 inspired the present (misspelled) name. Over the past century Lindon has seen organized development, but it has tried to remain true to its motto: "Lindon: a little bit of country".
Gillman Farm — 584 W. Gillman Lane
James Henry Gillman bought 10 acres (4 ha) of land late in the 19th century. Now, over a hundred years later, four generations of the Gillman family have restored and still work the land today. The Gillman Farm has been identified as one of Utah's "Century Farms."
Lindon Cider Mill — 395 N. State St.
Built by Lewis Robison in 1857, the Lindon Cider Mill provided cider for city residents every fall and winter. Later in the summer residents would use the aged cider as vinegar. Today the cider mill stands with its original honeycomb limestone that was quarried from American Fork Canyon.
Alfred Harper House — 125 W. 400 N.
Originally constructed in 1876, the "Big House" as it was called was built with honeycomb limestone from the American Fork Canyon. Alfred Harper built the house before leaving for New Zealand on a three-year mission for the LDS Church. On his return he finished the home and planted vines that in time have grown over the house. The only property in Lindon listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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